2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance

VIN 5YJ3E1EC0MF094850

Typical market price

$26,987

98 comparable listings

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Last listed by Capitol Expressway

San Jose, CALIFORNIA

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VIN 5YJ3E1EC0MF094850

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Market price range

Based on 98 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 13, 2026

Below market

$22,996

Typical price

$26,987

Above market

$30,992

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2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance for sale near San JoseCalifornia

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Capitol Expressway	San Jose, California	$64,998	4,072 mi	2022-09-13	1451 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5YJ3E1EC0MF094850

Trim

Performance

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Electric

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

TESLA, INC.

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✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

EPA efficiency (MPGe)

Combined

134

MPGe

City

141

MPGe

Highway

127

MPGe

Electric — running cost depends on local electricity rates, so no gallon-based estimate is shown.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Tesla Model 3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $9,495

Fuel $3,250

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $24,495

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has 22 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined rating: 134 MPGe.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD Later Release

22 recall campaigns on this model year

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 22V037000
AIR BAGS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V834000
SUSPENSION

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V835000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2021 Tesla Model 3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Tesla Model 3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,623 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$22,998
May 2026	$23,991
June 2026	$24,496
July 2026	$24,395
August 2026	$24,489
September 2026	$24,621

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As of September 13, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2021–2022) to the 2021 Tesla Model 3 in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Leaf has the lowest median asking price ($15,998, 41 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) the highest ($23,990, 133 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2021 Tesla Model 3

All trims · United States

$24,290

Comparison catalog median · 751 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$20,379

Median asking price · 38 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$17,999–$21,500

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2021 Tesla Model 3 All trims	$24,290	$21,801–$26,256	751
2021 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) All trims	$23,990	$21,266–$26,119	133
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV All trims	$17,998	$16,948–$19,637	57
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV All trims	$20,400	$18,995–$21,998	116
2021 Nissan Leaf All trims	$15,998	$13,998–$17,371	41
2021 Polestar 2 All trims	$20,379	$17,999–$21,500	38

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC. 21 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2017–present

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2026	74	$43,210	100%	6,542 mi
2025	649	$37,696	87%	18,449 mi
2024	452	$34,998	81%	29,513 mi
2023	1,539	$27,990	65%	42,702 mi
2022	1,165	$25,558	59%	66,089 mi
2021	897	$24,038	56%	66,362 mi
2020	643	$22,797	53%	72,147 mi
2019	863	$20,995	49%	80,365 mi